From Umpire to Mentor

From Umpire to Mentor

Author: The Daily News Now! June 8, 2026 Duration: 1:34
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John Hirschbeck, a retired MLB umpire with over three decades behind the plate, is now mentoring young athletes through UMPS Care Charities in Cleveland, sharing his journey from Little League gigs to the majors—and the personal tragedies that shaped him. He famously squared off with Roberto Alomar, only to later become friends, proving even heated moments can turn into respect. Losing both sons to a rare disease didn’t break him; instead, he found purpose, even having one son serve as bat boy. Now 71 and tech-challenged by automated systems, he’s grateful for baseball’s gifts—and determined to pass them on.

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